Unit Commissioners

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Responsible for providing service to Units and their Chartered Organizations. Meet with the Unit at least once a month and report to the Assistant District Commissioner on the Units’ operations and opportunities for providing service and support to the Unites.. Responsible for delivering a quality program experience for the youth and adults of the Unit.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Help each Unit earn the Journey to Exellence Award. Use the annual commissioner service plan with its scheduled opportunities for commissioner contact with Units. Know each phase of Scouting and its literature. Be able to describe how each works. Regularly attend meetings of the commissioner staff and Roundtable.

Visit meetings of assigned Units regularly, usually once a month. Make certain that proper techniques are used to select and recruit Unit leaders. Visit regularly with the Unit Leader. Work to ensure effective Unit committees. Know the resources available to the Unit in the neighborhood, District, and Council. Facilitate on-time charter renewal of all Units:

Contact the head of the chartered organization following the charter-renewal meeting to describe the Unit's progress and to make arrangements for the charter presentation ceremony. Become trained. Set the example.

Adult Recognition Chair

[Subcommittee of Advancement Committee]

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate the adult awards for the District dinner. Serve as the single point of contact for submission of adult training knot forms to Council. Report to the Activities Chairman on ideas relating to adult recognition.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Generate a list of nominees for the various adult awards available in the District. Coordinate the final selection of award winners by the District Committee and prepare them for presentation at the annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner. Promote the awareness of adult awards and recognitions available throughout the District including publicizing the requirements for them. Maintain a record of previous award and recognition recipients. Serve as the single point of contact for submission of adult training knot forms to Council.

Webelos to Scout Chair

[Subcommittee of Membership Committee]

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for assisting Packs and Troops with a smooth transition of Webelos to Boy Scouting. Responsible for assisting with the recruiting efforts of the District. Reports to the District Membership Chair on activities related to transition.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist Cubmasters and Webelos den leaders in the transition process at Roundtables, training courses, over the web, and through personal contact. Distribute list of Webelos Leaders to Scoutmasters and Scoutmasters to Webelos Leaders. Ensure that troops provide organized Open Houses for Webelos Scouts at appropriate times. Track the progress of graduating Webelos to ensure that all youth transfer applications and appropriate registration accomplished. Work with Unit commissioners to follow up with Webelos Scouts who have not joined a troop. Assist in planning Webelos events hosted by local Troops. Promote Webelos camping and outdoor programs in conjunction with local Troops. Promote Webelos Den camping. Report progress to the District Membership Chair.

Cub Scout Camping Promotion

[Subcommittee of Camping and Marketing Committee]

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for promoting a quality outdoor and camping program experience for Cubs and adults of the Mawat District. Responsible for recruiting and training a District Cub Scout Camping Promotion team. Meet with the team at least quarterly, develop plans for promoting existing outdoor and camping activities, plan additional Cub outdoor and camping activities, and report to the District Committee any activities related to the camp promotions visitations.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Promote Unit participation in District and Council camping opportUnities such as Cub-O-Ree, Day Camp, Cub Scout Resident Camp, Webelos Resident Camp, and any other District or Council camping events or outdoor programs. In cooperation with Unit Commissioners, see that all Packs hold a camp promotion and help Unit Leaders plan and develop a camping schedule. Be able to answer questions regarding camping policies and health and safety concerns of outdoor program activities. Track and attain camping and outdoor objectives. Promote youths' interest in camping and outdoor programs. Work with District Marketing Committee for promotions.

Boy Scout Camping Promotion

[Subcommittee of Camping and Marketing Committee]

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for promoting a quality program experience for the youth and adults of the Mawat District. Responsible for recruiting and training a District Boy Scout Camping Promotion team. Meet with the team at least quarterly, develop plans for promoting existing outdoor and camping activities, plan additional Cub outdoor and camping activities, and report to the District Committee any activities related to the camp promotions visitations.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Promote Unit participation in District and Council camping opportUnities such as Fall and Spring Camporees, Philmont, National Jamboree and any other District or Council camping events or outdoor programs. In cooperation with Unit Commissioners, see that all troops hold a camp promotion and help Unit Leaders plan and carry out a year-round camping schedule. Be able to answer questions regarding camping policies and health and safety concerns of outdoor program activities. Work with the Order of the Arrow in the promotion of camping. Track and attain camping and outdoor objectives. Promote youths' interest in camping and outdoor programs. Work with District Marketing Committee for promotions.

High Adventure Promotion

[Subcommittee of Camping and Marketing Committee]

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for recruiting and training District High Adventure Program Committee. Meet with the District and Council High Adventure Committee at least quarterly. Responsible for delivering a quality high adventure program experience for the youth and adults of the Mawat District.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in the recruitment of the District and Council Contingent Leaders for:

Philmont

Florida Sea Base

Northern Tier

Recruit and train other District people as required. Develop promotions and work in conjunction with the Order of the Arrow to promote high adventure. Implement Council outdoor promotion plan in District. Assist Unit committees in understanding and implementing their year-round outdoor program through personal contacts and Roundtables. Promote youths’ interest in camping and the outdoors through National High Adventure Programs. Track and attain camping and outdoor objectives.

To volunteer or request more information contact the

Mawat District Executive

Desmond Miller

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